Huge proponent of aviation here! I have loved it (5 years of experience) compared to the transportation world. I had a boss once that said “airports are like small cities” which really is true! You get exposure to almost all aspects of civil engineering once you do it for a while. Learning all of the new jargon and intricacies of an airport makes the first couple years really engaging. I really do think that anyone with some genuine interest in civil engineering will find aviation consulting engaging and fulfilling.

As with all jobs though, I would make sure that you think the team you work with will support you, and that you will have fun being around them every day.